-
Pastor’s Note
As summer activities begin to wind down and routines return to somewhat normal, I encourage everyone to look at your religious activities. It seems we are going to have to make some permanent adjustments in our lives because of Covid restrictions. This does not mean we must stop doing those things that bring us joy…
-
Pastor’s Note
As most of you know, I have been traveling. We have traveled through Iowa seeing my cousins, some of which have been very sick. We just got word that one is finally at home recovering after an extended hospital stay. We then went to Dyersville, Iowa where they filmed the movie Field of Dreams. After…
-
Pastor’s Notes
Well, another Annual Conference is behind us and the date and location for next year has been announced. Next year’s conference is moving to our side of the state. It will be held in St. Charles, Missouri on June 9,10, and 11. I will be officially retiring at next year’s conference, so it will be…
-
Looking Forward
-
From the Pastor
Well, the Lenten season is over, but that doesn’t mean Easter is over. Easter is too important to only be celebrated one day each year. The period of Easter will actually last seven Sundays until Pentecost. Easter can be or should be the beginning of a new life. During Lent, we give things up or…
-
Pastor’s Note
Most of you have already heard that I have agreed to stay on as Pastor of St. Andrew’s UMC for another year. This was a hard decision for myself as well as my family, but we felt the good Lord was guiding us in this decision. I also know that he will be there to…
-
Using talents to further the Kingdom of God
Well, I am nearing the completion of my first month as your Pastor. I have to say there have been challenges. I have learned there are a lot of things that go on behind the scene by a lot of people. I thought I was relatively wise about the goings on of the church but…
-
Pastor’s Note
Although a lot of the members of St. Andrew’s know me, we have been able to reach people outside of our church, and they might be wondering who I am. First off, I want everyone to know I have been a Methodist all my life and can remember, although very young, when we became United…
-
Who will you be this Christmas?
Perhaps you will be Joseph — trying to make ends meet; to be the provider you promised to always be. It’s just that plans have changed, and it looks as if expenses are about to go up. Add to that the threat to your sense of security — what if questions that loom over your…
-
Pastor’s Note
I recently came across a story involving Rudyard Kipling, the famous British poet. It seems that Kipling was approached by a newspaper reporter who said, “Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over $100 a word.” Kipling’s eyebrows raised and he said, “Really, I…